Islands in the Stream was originally written by the Gibb brothers, better known as the Bee Gees, for Marvin Gaye, but it ended up being recorded by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton in 1983. The song became a huge commercial success, topping the charts in the United States.
Key: C#
Introduction:
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Baby when I met you there was peace unknown
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I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb.
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I was soft inside, there was something goin' on
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You do something to me that I can't explain
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Hold me closer and I feel no pain, ev'ry beat of my heart